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Romans 8:16

Identity and self-worthThe Holy SpiritGod's love

14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

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BSB
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
KJV
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
WEB
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God;
ASV
The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God:
DARBY
The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are children of God.
BLB
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God,
ÅB
Ånden selv vitner med vår ånd at vi er Guds barn.
OTB
Ånden selv vitner sammen med vår ånd at vi er Guds barn.
B1930
Ånden selv vidner med vår ånd at vi er Guds barn;

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 John 4:13

    By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:22

    placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

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  • 2 Corinthians 5:5

    And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.

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  • Ephesians 1:13

    And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

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  • Romans 8:26

    In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

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  • 1 John 3:19–22

    And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

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  • Ephesians 4:30

    And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:12

    And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

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